Location: Pokhara
Top Things to do in Pokhara
Things to do in Pokhara, Western Region: The Best Nature & Parks
Most visitors to Pokhara stop here before starting or after finishing the "Round Annapurana" trekking route. Because of its popularity with travelers, the city itself has relatively modern hotels and restaurants, but you’ll also find ancient lakes, waterfalls and gorges, and, of course, majestic views of the Himalayan Mountains.
Restaurants in Pokhara
1. Movie Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 324 reviews
A British/Nepali collaboration. Movie Garden was conceived to create a truly unique experience of the greatest films of the last 50 years. Our location is hidden away at the jungle's edge in North Lakeside with a panoramic backdrop of Fewa Lake. Half covered and half open-air seating keeps the show on the road no matter what the weather and flashes of thunder and lightning can make for some of the most memorable nights of the year! We make our own pizza to authentic Italian recipes and keep the bar fully stocked so you can get a refreshment and soak up the view before the film begins. After the show is over we often find ourselves lingering until late to swap stories with the always varied mix of travelers, volunteers, adventurers and locals. Come and say hi sometime!
Reviewed By nomadiccion - Collingwood, Australia
This place is a dream, we’ve been there many nights watching a movie in that amazing garden. Even that we are in the middle of the winter the experience is amazing, they provide blankets and very good drinks for fair prices.
2. Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is on of the best trekking route in Nepal.
Reviewed By sam99101 - New Delhi, India
One of the most beautiful places i have visited ever in my life. ABC full circuit will take approx 6 days for you to reach the final destination and let me tell you its worth every second of it . The only meal i had for that 6 days was " Daal Bhat " which is your energy source for your legs . Make sure you take enough water , energy bar and Bananas .
3. Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,989 reviews
Reviewed By Crowhollow - Morrison, United States
We enjoyed our boat ride and hike up to the World Peace Pagoda so much that we arranged an early morning paddle the next day with the same boat oarsman, Gautam, at the location across from the Glacier Hotel. He is very good at spotting birds and monkeys and took us to the best places to see them. It was very peaceful and scenic to be on the lake in the morning while there were few other boaters and there were lots of birds to see.
4. Sarangkot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,202 reviews
Reviewed By RichD221 - New York City, United States
I'd definitely recommend visit to Sarangkot to the more athletically inclined folks as a nice early morning run from Pokhara's Lakeside, or wherever you are staying... The cool air, and beautiful views over the Phewa Lake to the south, and stunning Himalayan vistas of the Annapurna range to the north are DEFINITELY worth to walk, or run, if you are up for it, the steep middle hills to reach it. My photos speak for themselves... For the lazier ones, there are plenty of cab rides to the top from anywhere in Pokhara. Although, they will probably 'milk' you for the 'tourist' surcharge, or even "upsell" you on the guided tour... Hey, it's your money but do it on a nice day;) Btw, when you get to the top, you don't need to pay the fee to go to the view tower. Just walk for about 150-200 yards on the road to the left and you'll hit a nice clearing with Tibetan prayer flags with amazing views...
5. Begnas Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By RahulG2323 - Jodhpur, India
beautiful lake adjacent o the fewa lake. amazing and panoramic beauty of the lake in the steep hills of the Himalayas.
6. Poon Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,477 reviews
Reviewed By Coldings - Copenhagen, Denmark
For those of us who will never make it to the top of Everest climbing 45 mins of stairs to Poon Hill to watch the sunrise is a good compensation. We were there, along with 2-300 other tourists from all nations of the World on a bright and clear morning with frost on the handrail to watch an unforgettable sunrise on he Annapurna range as well as the steep, impressive lone giant of Dhawalagiri. An experience for a lifetime.
7. Pandeli Park, Sarangkot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
This place is located at Pandeli – Sarangkot. Hidden from public eye and also on the way to famous Hiking Trail between Khapuadi(Base of Phew Lake) and Sarangkot view top. Previously, when there was no transportation in Sarangkot, lots of foreigners Hike this Trail from Lakeside and goes upto the Sarangkot Viewpointand trail continues to the Naudanda – Kande – Beni. From there you can view the scenery of Phewa Lake and surrounding villages. During the daytime, there is a cool breeze flowing and local people use this place as a resting place & meeting place. From this Park you can see the full view of Phewa Lake, Lakeside area of Pokhara Valley , World Peace Stupa , Greenary Fields and beautiful jungles and surrounding villages. Also it is very best palce to see the Paragliding and Photography.
8. Seti Gandaki (Seti River)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By JoJo_and_Martin - Lancing, United Kingdom
I have been going to Nepal for a few years now and every year I am drawn back to the 1/2 day Upper Seti rafting trip with Paddle Nepal. It is one of the most exciting rivers I have rafted with continuous and challanging rapids. I have used Pokhara based company Paddle Nepal for this trip as I found them to be highly skilled with international qualifications and a high regard to safety (something that is easily overlooked in Nepal). Highly recommended this trip to anyone looking for some adventure especially those who are short on time.
9. Gupteswar Gupha
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By davidsharma777 - Pokhara, Nepal
If you haven't had a chance to visit this cave next to Davi's fall, I would highly recommend doing so. You can see a very spectacular view of the waterfall inside the cave and crystal clear pond inside the cave. The natural cave is beautiful and worth visiting.
10. Rupa Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Rupa Lake is the second biggest lake among the 7 lakes in Lekhnath. With Rupa Lake, the name of village is originated nearby called Rupakot joined to Lekhnath Municipality. Rupa lake is surrounded by a good natural real Nepalese social community.
Reviewed By jamesharryw - Mullumbimby, Australia
...... another lovely Lake in an area dotted with lovely lakes . A very quiet , thoughtful place to spend a little time . It's nice to walk on flat ground now and again . I got my driver to drop me off and I found my way down and back up ... worth it x
